Historic Cabin Offers Glimpse Into Brevard’s Pioneer and Christian Roots
The Sams cabin in Merritt Island is the oldest building in Brevard County and was used for church services by early pioneers until St. Luke’s Episcopal Church was built in 1888.
The Sams cabin in Merritt Island is the oldest building in Brevard County and was used for church services by early pioneers until St. Luke’s Episcopal Church was built in 1888.
The cabin was constructed by the family of John H. Sams, a key figure in the founding of modern Brevard County and part of the area’s deep Christian heritage. Many Sams family descendants are buried nearby at St. Luke’s Cemetery.
Located on North Tropical Trail near the Courtenay Parkway intersection, the cabin stands on the site of the original John H. Sams Homestead. The property remained in the Sams family until 1996 and is now preserved as a museum, educational park, and nature trail through the Brevard Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program.
The park and museum are open throughout the week. Guided tours of the cabin and home are offered on Thursdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m.
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